Local-dead End over Skunk River

Poor Condition150 years old11 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyStory
Location083242405
CarriesLocal-dead End
CrossesSkunk River
Coordinates41.98659, -93.58761

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck0 (Failed)
Superstructure1 (Imminent Failure)
Substructure1 (Imminent Failure)
Channel/Waterway0 (Failed)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length163.1 ft (49.7 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width15.7 ft (4.8 m)
Deck Area238.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1876 (reconstructed 1974)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000314920

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